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Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Spice up Grandma's famous meatloaf by stuffing it with cheese and wrapping it in bacon. Top it off with a tangy honey, dijon, and balsamic glaze to kick up this comfort food classic.

Nut Free

8

Servings

30 Mins

Prep Time

50 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Bakign Sheet

Set the oven to 400°F/ 205°C and adjust the rack to the middle. While the oven preheats, cover the bottom of the baking sheet with a sheet of foil.

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Measure and Combine the Glaze Ingredients

Mix well and set aside.

  • Balsamic Vinegar2 tsps.
  • Honey2 Tbsps.
  • Dijon Mustard¼ cup
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Prepare the Soaked Bread

Thoroughly mash the ingredients to create a paste. Fold in the chopped parsley.

  • White Bread(crustless and diced)2 slices
  • Whole Milk2 Tbsps.
  • Large Egg1
  • Parsley Leaves(finely chopped)1 Tbsp.
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Prepare the Meatloaf

Use your hands to thoroughly mix all the ingredients. You can wear gloves if you prefer.

  • Ground Beef1 ½ lbs.
  • Onion Powder2 tsps.
  • Garlic Powder2 tsps.
  • Smoked Paprika1 tsp.
  • Kosher Salt2 tsps.
  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)25 turns
  • Worcestershire Sauce1 Tbsp.
  • Dijon Mustard1 Tbsp.
  • Soaked Breadall
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Prepare the Bacon

Shingle 12 to 15 slices of bacon on a sheet of plastic wrap. Add 4 half slices on each end, pointed out.

  • Thin Sliced Bacon15
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Roll Out the Bacon

Cover the bacon with another layer of plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, roll the bacon from the middle out to flatten slightly for a thinner and more consistent result.

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Brush the Bacon with Some of the Honey Glaze

  • Honey Glazeas needed
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Begin Shaping the Meatloaf

Place half of the meatloaf mix on top of the bacon. Form a well in the center, deep enough to hold the mozzarella.

  • Meat Mixture¾ lb.
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Add the Cheese

Distribute the cheese evenly in the center of the meatloaf.

  • Mozzarella Cheese(shredded)½ cup
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Finish Shaping the Meatloaf

Place the rest of the meat on top of the cheese and seal, making sure the meat is compact and evenly distributed. The meatloaf should be about 4 inches tall.

  • Meat Mixture¾ lb.
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Wrap the Meat Loaf

Tightly fold the bacon over the ends of the meatloaf to prevent the cheese from spilling out. Continue by wrapping the other slices over the top of the meat.

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Glaze the Bottom of the Meatloaf

Brush the seam side of the meatloaf with a light coat of the honey glaze.

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Transfer the Meatloaf to the Sheet

Carefully transfer the meatloaf to the prepared sheet using the plastic wrap so that the seam is facing down. Discard the plastic wrap.

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Glaze the Top of the Meatloaf

Brush the outside of the meatloaf with more glaze and top with some brown sugar.

  • Honey Glazeas needed
  • Brown Sugaras needed
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Cooking Steps

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1. Bake the Meatloaf

Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes.

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2. Increase the Temperature and Finish Baking

Increase the temperature to 425°F/ 220°C and continue baking for 10 more minutes.

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3. Remove and Serve as Desired

Cook until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature 155°F/ 68°C. If needed, add more time. Once fully cooked, remove from the oven and slice. Serve hot with your favorite side such as our Mashed Potatoes

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